Carol Cain, aka NYCity Mama, is a Latina and native New Yorker, born in Brooklyn. After three years away from her beloved city, she has returned, but this time with kids in tow. Get to know her and her family as she ventures out into her urban paradise in search of adventures that not only appeal to the free, energetic, and happy spirits of her boys (2, 3 and 11), but also to the sanity of her soul, the peace of her mind, and the reality of her wallet.
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New York Hall of Science, Corona, Queens, NY
Family Vacation in New York City
2009-12-08 - It's a beautiful, yet very cold day here in New York City. On days like these many parents are going a little crazy trying to figure out what to do with their kids.
I personally have a few "inside...
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Favorite NYC Hotels for Special Occasions and Celebrations
Hotel Review in New York City
2009-11-10 - I love staying in hotels. I don't always necessarily stay in luxury hotels, especially now that I often travel with kids in tow. But there have been those moments when I have had the pleasure of ex...
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Madame Tussauds Wax Museum New York
Family Vacation in New York City
2009-09-21 - Sunday in NYC. After a night hanging out with some friends till late, one would think that the last thing I would want to do would be to go out today. However, Sunday's in NYC are possibly my favor...
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Prospect Park Zoo, Brooklyn, NY
Family Vacation in New York City
2009-07-11 - Many times when visitors think of "Great New York City Parks" they think about Central Park. And of Central Park is pretty great, amazing even, but it's not the only park in New York to be so. NYCi...
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Peter and The Wolf at The New Victory Theater
Things To Do in New York City
2009-11-14 - This morning we got up, with a tall to do list. Tons of exciting things going on as the holidays approach. We started off with a visit to Rockefeller Center for some locomotive fun, and after a bit...
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Havana Central, Times Square...A Mojito and A Smile
Romantic Vacation in New York City
2009-11-03 - After a long day at home and working outside of it, hubby and I were in the rare and fortunate position of being near the Times Square area on a beautiful NYC night, without the kids.
We walked ar...
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Patsy’s Pizzeria, A Tasty Adventure in East Harlem
Family Vacation in New York City
2010-01-09 - Recently in meeting some twitter friends, I made my way to the east side. The day was snowy, but the air that greeted me as I exited the subway was filled with the warm beats of an ancient Salsero ...
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Experiencing Lincoln Center for Performing Arts, NY
Things To Do in New York City
2009-09-27 - One of the best things, if not THE best thing about New York City is the art scene. I love it. No place in the United States can compare to it. Whether it be film, theater, dance, music, or fine ar...
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Staten Island Ferry Ride, NY
Family Vacation in New York City
2009-02-20 - The ride was long. From Washington Heights to the South Ferry Terminal stop it is close to an hour train ride. Luckily for Mama, it was still early enough in the day where her boys where happy, awa...
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FDNY Fire Zone: Fire trucks, Fire Safety, and Fun
Family Vacation in New York City
2009-11-22 - One day as we were walking around the beautiful Rockefeller Center we came across a place that no little boy, or girl, who loves fire trucks could ever resist: The FDNY Fire Zone. Located on 51 St,...
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Greenmarket in Washington Heights, NY
Family Vacation in New York City
2009-10-23 - Thursdays in Washington Heights. It may seem like just another day in the neighborhood to an outsider looking in, it may seem like just another work day to those just walking through to catch the t...
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All Access Tour: Madison Square Garden
Family Vacation in New York City
2010-02-28 - And we had something really fun to do! We had an opportunity to tour two great New York City icons among entertainment venues: Madison Square Garden and Radio City Music Hall.
Our first stop on th...
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Building Memories in Coney Island, NY
Family Vacation in New York City
2009-06-07 - Coney Island is a place full of memories for Mama. She remembers coming here often as a child, and on dates or with friends as a young woman. It's one of those places that you can go to and really ...
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Staten Island Children's Museum, Staten Island, NY
Family Vacation in New York City
2010-02-21 - Turns out they had just ventured onto the grounds of the Snug Harbor Cultural Center, which in addition to the Staten Island Children's Museum, happens to also be the home to the Staten Island Muse...
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Children's Museum of Manhattan, NY
Family Vacation in New York City
2010-01-16 - Luckily, there are still a few things that are offered throughout the city free of charge. In the summer, they are all the free concerts and performances in the parks, there are the puppet shows, a...
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Go Back In Time at Discovery Times Square Exposition
Family Vacation in New York City
2010-01-16 - The family and I woke up early this morning to take part in a tour at the Discovery Times Square Exposition (DTSX) located on 44th St., between 7th and 8th avenues. This location is the former home...
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Spring, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, & Other Reasons to Love NYC with Kids
Family Vacation in New York City
2010-03-08 - First on the list of things coming up are the St. Patrick's Day celebrations. HUGE here in New York City. Last year we celebrated St. Patrick's Day while having dinner at the super kid-friendly Cow...
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